A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling continuous operation without ever needing to be plugged in. Read more…
Electric rally car revival continues with new, 280 hp Peugeot E-208 GTi
Making its public debut at the legendary 24 Hours of LeMans this weekend, the new, 280 hp Peugeot E-208 GTi resurrects another storied hot hatch name as it takes its place alongside reborn 80s icons from Lancia and Renault. Read more…
Xiaomi unveils robotic EV charger after Tesla abandoned the idea
EV drivers love skipping the traditional gas station, but those who charge at home still have to manually plug in their vehicles almost every night. It’s not a dealbreaker really, but consumer technology giant Xiaomi wants to eliminate that last bit of physical effort. The company demonstrated a new home charging robotic arm that automates the entire process. This device… Read more…
This electric car company just produced its one millionth electric motorcycle
When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to break into international markets with a lineup of electric SUVs.. Read more…
Dig it: mine goes 155 consecutive hours on 100% renewable energy
Last month, the Bellevue Gold mine did something that was previously unthinkable. For over 155 consecutive hours – a full six-and-a-half day work week – the mine operated on 100% renewable energy. The future is now, kids: engines off. Read more…
This Simple Trick Boosted My Plug-In Hybrid’s Fuel Economy To 50 MPG
My Volvo wagon’s fuel economy was great to begin with, but a driving strategy change unlocked a new achievement. Read More…
EVs Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Your ZIP Code Decides By How Much
An MIT-led study found EVs usually beat gas cars on emissions, but the advantage varies sharply by location and driving habits. Read More…
Sodium Batteries And EVs That Power The Grid: Inside GM’s Big Energy Push
With sodium-ion batteries and vehicle-to-grid technology, General Motors’ growth ambitions extend far beyond cars. Read More…
Used tyres could make EVs quieter
Although electric vehicles are significantly quieter than combustion-engine cars, they can still generate noises such as humming sounds that some occupants perceive as unpleasant. Researchers at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg have now developed a new method of reducing noise from EV power electronics using material derived from recycled tyres. Read more…
China targets 40% penetration for new-energy heavy trucks by 2030
China has mapped out a plan to promote new-energy heavy-duty trucks, aiming for a fleet exceeding 1.6 million vehicles by 2030. Read more…
Galp completes fast-charging corridor across Portugal
With the opening of a fast-charging park in Pombal near the Portuguese A1 motorway, charging provider Galp has completed its prestigious fast-charging corridor. This now connects Porto in the north of the country to the Algarve in the south along the A1 and A2 motorways. Read more…
India: Meghalaya launches five electric buses in Shillong
Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India, has commissioned five electric buses in its capital city, Shillong. This marks the first introduction of electric buses in the city, which is also a popular hill station in the Northeast. Read more…
BYD energy storage powers Hungary’s largest battery project online
BYD supplies a 288.6-MWh storage system for Hungary’s largest battery storage project. Read more…
Geely to continue asset consolidation to strengthen main listed platform, chairman says
The move aims to streamline the governance structure and further implement the “‘One Geely” strategy, Geely chairman Eric Li said. Read more…
BMW previews the future of performance with the electric M Concept Neue Klasse
BMW shook up the 24 Hours of Le Mans by pulling the covers off its latest creation: the M Concept Neue Klasse. Officially, the German automaker describes this vehicle as an “exploratory look” at the design direction for upcoming high-performance models. In reality, we exactly know what this vehicle represents. It functions as a thinly veiled, near-production blueprint for the… Read more…
EQONIC wins UK grant to develop digital twin manufacturing and end-of-life battery disassembly line
EQONIC Group wins UK grant to develop a digital twin for battery manufacturing and end-of-life disassembly, boosting efficiency and scalability. Read more…
Xiaomi shifts gears with new sub-brand and extended-range SUVs
Xiaomi, the consumer electronics company that entered the automotive industry only a couple of years ago, is taking a major detour. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted regulatory approval for the company to build extended-range electric vehicles. This development is a complete reversal for the tech firm, which previously dismissed this powertrain technology. Realities in the domestic market… Read more…
Toyota opens orders for its first body-on-frame EV pickup, starting at under $60,000
The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV is now way more expensive to lease, but the Bolt is a bit cheaper
America’s most affordable EV offering over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, just got significantly more expensive to lease this month. Read more…
Shell could walk away from offshore wind in $1 billion+ sell-off
Shell is planning to sell its offshore wind farm assets in a deal that could raise more than $1 billion, Bloomberg reports.. Read more…
